Mitigation Programme 2023/24

Each year a range of projects from the approved projects list have been delivered funded from CIL contributions. Details of the projects approved for delivery for 2023/24 and their progress is set out below:

Hythe

Oaklands Way / Challenger Way - walking route improvements

Enhancement and promotion of walking routes through woodland and residential areas.  . Installation of interpretation boards and signage to promote the route. Construction works started in October 2023, however due to prolonged wet weather the works are delayed. The Contractor and Hampshire County Council (Countryside services) are waiting for ground conditions to improve before completing the footpath improvements in Spring 2024.

Lymington

Woodside Park - Access and Open Space Enhancement Works

Improved route marking and interpretation of walking routes in and around Woodside Gardens to encourage informal recreation. New signage from surrounding residential areas. New signage from surrounding residential areas. Improve signage to and along the public rights of way network in surrounding area. Construction works started on site February 2024.

Grove Gardens - Improved signage and Open Space Enhancement Works

Signage to encourage use of Grove Gardens and connections to local facilities. Site preparation works started on site February 2024.

Withy Woods - Phase 1 - Access and Open Space Enhancement Works

Improvements to  the path network to provide year-round dry access. Environmental improvements within the site to enhance biodiversity. The project has been divided into two phases.  The initial phase will deliver signage and access improvements started on site February 2024. The Phase 2 works will be delivered as part of a future mitigation programme in 2024/25.

Pennington - walking route improvements

Promotion and enhancement of the public rights of way including the installation of interpretation boards and improved accessibility Construction works started in November 2023 and are expected to take approximately 6 months to complete.

New Milton

Carrick Way Woodland - Access and Open Space Enhancement Works

Enhance/improve public access to the site, including the provision of information/interpretation signs, and the provision of a surfaced footpath route. Increase signage to location of walk, particularly from Carrick Way. Clearance of overhanging vegetation. Construction works started on site January 2024.

Ashington Park - Access and Open Space Enhancement Works

Path improvement and circular route with signage and waste bins. Construction works started in September 2023 and were completed November 2023.

Totton

Bartley Park extension - Access and Open Space Enhancement Works

Bartley Park will be extended to include the area of land south of the skateboard park. This extension will provide additional natural green space for informal recreation, including dog exercise, a timber boardwalk,  and enhancements to biodiversity.  Access to Ashurst Bridge Road will also be provided. Construction works started in December 2023. However, due to prolonged wet weather the works are delayed. The Contractor is waiting for ground conditions to improve before completing the works in late Spring 2024.

Testwood Recreation Ground Phase 1 - Access and Open Space Enhancement Works

Initial phase for the western end of the recreation ground, to provide informal open space enhancements, including improved signage and interpretation to create a recreational walking route linking through to adjoining public open spaces. Natural planting and biodiversity improvements will also be provided. Tree planting works was carried out in February 2024 and the main footpath construction works were completed May 2024.

King George's Recreation Ground - New pedestrian bridge

Installation of new pedestrian bridge across existing watercourse to improve links between adjacent residential area and the recreation ground. Selection of appropriate construction materials for the proposed bridge are being considered.

Bartley Park - walking route improvements

Improvements to selected  paths to provide year-round dry routes to increase use and attract dog walkers. Project to be delivered in conjunction with Bartley Park Extension.